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A photograph of a formal welcome on a red-draped stage at a Kumbh Mela camp. A seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne wears an orange-saffron turban and garlands, and appears to be the honoured guest, with a flower garland draped across the chair. Beside the throne, a man in white kurta and orange shawl stands at a microphone, speaking. Several men in orange shawls and everyday shirts sit at the right, one with hands in anjali, and a shaved-headed young monk in saffron sits cross-legged on the red carpet near a large copper pot of red flowers. A carved bronze relief of a seated deity with raised hands and a trident is mounted on the right, and a standing row of saffron-robed attendants and staff in white shirts lines the back.

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April 26 20162016-04-26April 26 20162016-04-26April 26 20162016-04-26 +1 copiesApril 26 20162016-04-26A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with an orange turban and a garland of flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, speaking at a microphone in a red-draped hall. A carved bronze relief of a four-armed deity murti stands behind the throne. In front, a bald priest in orange sits on a red patterned rug beside a large bronze vessel of red flowers. Three men in orange-trimmed garments and shawls sit to the right, one in an orange-and-yellow patterned shirt, one in a blue shirt, and one in white with an orange shawl. Several standing men in white and orange surround the scene, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala.2016-04-26April 26 20162016-04-26Photo of a stage event with a man in white kurta and grey waistcoat with an orange shawl speaking into a handheld microphone while standing. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a tiger-skin cover is a figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, and multiple flower garlands, with a microphone in front. A seated man in a cream kurta and orange shawl and cap listens, and a woman in a pink-lavender sari sits at left. A saffron-robed attendant stands near a rear gold-carved throne with a bead necklace, a uniformed guard stands at left, and a black ceremonial bowl sits on the red-carpeted stage beneath a carved stone deity relief. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with the cues of an orange turban, saffron robes and garlands.2016-04-26A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and a golden cobra-hood backrest, a red velvet cushion beneath him, palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers sits barefoot on a low wooden stool with a leopard-print cushion, gesturing with one hand toward the throne. A bald man in an orange dhoti and shawl and a man in white dhoti with a gold chain stand at the back, and a cameraman films at left. Three seated men in shirts are in the foreground on red carpet. The room has white walls, air conditioners and a painted panel. Swamiji (probable): the seated throne figure has long hair and orange saffron robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and gold chain, matching the page's event. Visible people: about seven.2016-04-24A stage event on a red carpet under a warm backdrop. On the right, a seated figure in orange-red robes and a red turban sits on a gold, ornate throne with red cushions, hands folded in greeting, with garlands of red and white flowers around the neck; a bald attendant in orange sits at the lower right. Behind the throne a carved metal relief of a multi-armed deity is visible. In the centre-left a man in a white kurta, grey waistcoat and orange shawl holds a microphone and speaks, with a seated woman in a lavender sari and a man in a beige shirt with an orange shawl beside him. Standing attendants in orange shawls and a saffron-clad man with a garland stand near the ornate gold-and-bronze backrest, and uniformed police stand at the left edge. A black ritual vessel sits on the stage floor in front. Several people are visible in the background.2016-04-26 +2 copiesJanuary 03 20162016-01-03September 07 20122012-09-07July 21 20152015-07-21